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Pool incident sparks religious discrimination lawsuit against Wilmington
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Wilmington after a teacher and her young Muslim students were asked to leave a public pool b ...
7 years ago
Names of accused Bishops to be removed from University of Scranton buildings
Officials at the University of Scranton and King’s College will rename buildings once honoring now-disgraced bishops, and revoke honorary degrees.
7 years ago
How smartphone apps could change the way sexual assault is reported
Those who've used the app so far, say it's far less traumatizing than reporting face-to-face.
7 years ago
Philly worker skims $150,000 from city marriage license sales
Register of Wills Ron Donatucci says he's confident officials have addressed the problem.
7 years ago
Wagner clarifies that he’d veto anti-same-sex marriage bill
Asked in the primary about same-sex marriage, Wagner's campaign left the answer vague.
7 years ago
In wake of clergy abuse report, a likely legislative fight brews in Pa.
Early responses indicate some of the most significant reforms will still face roadblocks.
7 years ago
Brett Kavanaugh investigated a president, then voiced concerns about doing just that
Kavanaugh was part of what Starr and others in the office called "the brain trust,"
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, August 9, 2018
A federal appeals court rules in favor of former Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah. As health insurance premiums rise, area lawmakers ...
Air Date: August 9, 2018
Listen 22:58Civic groups push for independent review of Delaware LLC laws
LLCs are sometimes used to hide money laundering, arms dealing, drug trafficking and human trafficking, contends an open government group.
7 years ago
The pot breathalyzer is here. Maybe
With few accurate roadside tools to detect pot impairment, police have to rely largely on field sobriety tests developed to fight drunk driving or old-fashioned observation.
7 years ago
Online learning can open doors for kids in juvenile jails
Marquell Brown is one of a growing number of people in Illinois who have earned a high school diploma from School District 428, run by the department of juvenile justice.
7 years ago
N.J. high court bars longtime behavioral theory from child sexual abuse cases
Some psychologists say the ruling could hurt kids who allege sexual abuse.
7 years ago
Listen 5:18Penn State launching national database to help evaluate Greek organizations after hazing death
The scorecard will include grade point averages, sexual assaults, alcohol and hazing violations, and community service hours.
7 years ago
Pa. GOP lawmaker cajoling colleagues to join ‘red flag’ bill
Five states have similar laws in effect, and around thirty more are considering them.
7 years ago
Philly art exhibit examines what to expect when you’re expecting privacy
A digital artist turns Philadelphia's Icebox gallery into an immersive interpretation of 4th Amendment privacy laws.
7 years ago
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